PL5 1BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case PL which means Plymouth.
Postal District. In our case PL5.
Postal Sector. In our case PL5 1.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.

The regional mail center for the post area PL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the PL5 1BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WEST PARK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the PL5 1BU postcode have the street address of Talbot Gardens

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PL5 1BU postcode is home to a bustling 48 residents!

It is situated within the post town of PLYMOUTH within the old postal county of Devon.

PL5 1BU is within the city of Plymouth.

The PL5 1BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in PL5 1BU are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced, enclosed end-terraced, mid-terraced and unknown. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced, mid-terraced, enclosed end-terraced, detached and unknown.

Most properties in PL5 1BU are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for PL5 1BU

The telephone area code for PL5 1BU is 01752 Plymouth.

Map Coordinates for PL5 1BU

Latitude	50.3957640284
Longitude	-4.18803013851

Ordnance Survey Maps for PL5 1BU

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 108 Lower Tamar Valley and Plymouth	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 201 Plymouth & Launceston	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Weather Forecast for PL5 1BU

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	64.00%	SSE 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	83.00%	SSE 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	90.00%	S 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	90.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	76.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	35.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	NNE 4 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	N 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	19.00%	NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	16.00%	NW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	13.00%	NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	12.00%	NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL5 1BU Postcode?

Download Speeds For PL5 1BU

Average Mbps	69.500
Median Mbps	34.000
Maximum Mbps	331.000

PL5 1BU has an average download speed of 69.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

943 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

48% of postcodes (569,398) have slower broadband speeds.

52% of postcodes (614,300) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For PL5 1BU

Average Mbps	9.200
Median Mbps	9.800
Maximum Mbps	36.000

PL5 1BU has an average upload speed of 9.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

20% of postcodes (232,910) have slower upload speeds.

80% of postcodes (946,576) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of PL5 1BU Postcode

England Primary Schools

Morice Town Primary Academy

Address: Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RJ

Distance: 1.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752567609

Morice Town Primary School

Address: Morice Town Primary School, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RJ

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact:

College Road Primary School

Address: College Road Primary School, College Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1NS

Distance: 0.97 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752567660

Ford Primary School

Address: Ford Primary School, Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact:

Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Address: Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School, Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2DE

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752567684

Drake Primary Academy

Address: Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752567649

Drake Primary School

Address: Drake Primary School, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact:

Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Address: Weston Mill Community Primary Academy, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EL

Distance: 0.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752365250

Weston Mill Community Primary School

Address: Weston Mill Community Primary School, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EL

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact:

Victoria Road Primary School

Address: Victoria Road Primary School, Trelawney Avenue, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1RH

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact:

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Address: St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Pemros Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1NE

Distance: 0.53 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752365459

Marine Academy Primary

Address: Marine Academy Primary, Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF

Distance: 0.84 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752213939

Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School

Address: Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School, Roman Way, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Marine Academy Plymouth

Address: Marine Academy Plymouth, Trevithick Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near PL5 1BU

COM DEV FLOT DENTAL CENTRE

Address: DEVONPORT ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 2BG

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

DRAKE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: DEVONPORT, PLYMOUTH, PL2 2BG

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

AMPHIB DENTAL CENTRE

Address: DEVONPORT ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 2BG

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

PLYMOUTH DENTAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Address: 162 VICTORIA ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL5 1QY

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

ORCHARD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: UNIT 23 WOLSELEY BUSINESS PARK, WOLSELEY CLOSE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 3BY

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: :

SCOTT HOSPITAL

Address: BEACON PARK ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 2PQ

Distance: 1.20 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near PL5 1BU

WELL

Address: 638-640 WOLSELEY ROAD, ST BUDEAUX, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 1TE

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 361016

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 206 SALTASH ROAD, KEYHAM, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 2BD

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 562597

WELL

Address: ST.BUDEAUX HEALTH CENTRE, STIRLING ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 1PL

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 364145

BOOTS

Address: CHARD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 2UE

Distance: 0.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 364280

ST LEVAN PHARMACY

Address: 350 ST. LEVAN ROAD, KEYHAM, PLYMOUTH, PL2 1JR

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 607219

WELL

Address: 6 HAM GREEN, HAM ESTATE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 2NH

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 361641

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near PL5 1BU

NIGEL GAINEY OPTICIANS

Address: 109 VICTORIA ROAD, ST BUDEAUX, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 1RX

Distance: 0.68 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (SALTASH)

Address: 27-29 FORE STREET, SALTASH, CORNWALL, PL12 6AF

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: :

NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIANS - SALTASH

Address: 101 FORE STREET, SALTASH, CORNWALL, PL12 6AE

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

CHARLOTTE WALTON T/A HUXTER & DAVY OPTICIANS

Address: 56 ANTONY ROAD, TORPOINT, PL11 2JR

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: :

VISION HOME SERVICES

Address: FLAT 5, 84 DURNFORD STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL1 3QW

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: :

NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIANS - CROWNHILL

Address: 2 MEAVY WAY, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3BW

Distance: 2.51 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near PL5 1BU

MAYFLOWER MEDICAL GROUP

Address: STIRLING ROAD MEDICAL CTR, STIRLING ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL5 1PL

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 982200

ST. LEVAN SURGERY

Address: 350 ST. LEVAN ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 1JR

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 561973

TRELAWNY SURGERY

Address: HAM DRIVE, HAM, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 2NL

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: :

ST NEOTS SURGERY

Address: 1 NORTH PROSPECT ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL2 3HY

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 561305

PORT VIEW SURGERY

Address: HIGHER PORT VIEW, SALTASH, CORNWALL, PL12 4BU

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 840115

STOKE SURGERY

Address: BELMONT VILLAS, STOKE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4DP

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 562569

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Transport Links near PL5 1BU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: PL5 1BU

St Budeaux Victoria Road
St Budeaux Victoria Road station, Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1JJ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Driving Time: 1.78 minutes
St Budeaux Ferry Road
St Budeaux Ferry Road station, Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1JJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Driving Time: 2.24 minutes
Keyham
Keyham station, Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2BP
Distance: 1.90 miles
Driving Time: 4.72 minutes
Dockyard (Devonport)
Dockyard station, Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RX
Distance: 2.89 miles
Driving Time: 6.83 minutes
Saltash
Saltash station, Albert Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4EB
Distance: 3.09 miles
Driving Time: 6.16 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near PL5 1BU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near PL5 1BU

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the PL5 1BU Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for PL5 1BU
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band A	60

What Addresses are in the PL5 1BU Postcode?

Addresses for Talbot Gardens, Plymouth, which have the PL5 1BU Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL5 1BU Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Plymouth, Moor View Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Johnny Mercer
Contact Details	Contact Johnny Mercer
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the PL5 1BU Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is City of Plymouth Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for City of Plymouth at the following link City of Plymouth.

How much is the Council Tax?

City of Plymouth Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much City of Plymouth charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PL5 1BU Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Plymouth council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

House Sales in PL5 1BU

Yearly House Sales for PL5 1BU
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000	1
2012	£67,000	£67,000	£67,000	1
2014	£57,500	£57,500	£57,500	1
2015	£60,000	£50,000	£55,000	2
2017	£40,000	£40,000	£40,000	1

Postcodes near the PL5 1BU Postcode

PL5 1BW Furse Park PL5 1DS Kelly Close PL5 1DE Poole Park Road PL5 1BX Roope Close PL5 1BP Savage Road PL5 1BT Savage Road PL5 1BS Savage Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL5 1BU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near PL5 1BU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Antony Road, TORPOINT, PL11 2JW	2.22 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Sainsburys
Iceland, Marlborough Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 4AE	2.52 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Iceland
Lidl, Transit Way, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3TW	3.05 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Lidl
Tesco, Transit Way, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3TW	3.05 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Tesco
Morrisons, Outland Road, PLYMOUTH, PL3 5UQ	3.39 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the PL5 1BU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near PL5 1BU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ	2.49 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to 97-99 New George Street
Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF	2.72 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Service Area, Callington Road
Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA	2.74 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Unit R5, Drakes Circus
Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY	22.26 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton

Mcdonald's Restaurants near PL5 1BU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX	2.50 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX
McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF	2.52 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF
McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ	2.72 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ
McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA	2.99 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA

KFC Restaurants near PL5 1BU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU	2.44 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to KFC Plymouth - Union Street
KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG	2.62 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain
KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US	3.15 miles	Directions from PL5 1BU to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park